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Staff

In choosing to have surgery with us, you will benefit from a comprehensive program staffed by an expert team of Board-certified surgeons, advanced nurse practitioners and registered dieticians. Surgery is actually one element of our program; as important are pre-surgery education programs and lifelong follow-up and support in helping you after surgery. Our team will partner with you in achieving your weight-loss goals and improving your quality of life.

Columbia University Medical Center in New York City
Name	Phone	Fax
Marc Bessler, MD Surgical Director	212.305.4000	212.342.1996
Leaque Ahmed, MD	212.305.0444	212.305.0445
Beth Schrope, MD	212.305.4000	212.305.5992
Akuezunkpa O. Ude, MD	212.305.2676	212.932.5468
Nancy Restuccia, MS, RD, CDN	212.305.4000	212.342.1996
Heather Bainbridge, RD Research Coordinator/Bariatric Dietitian	212.305.0486	212.304.5686
Mary DiGiorgi Research Manager	212.305.9508	212.304.5686
Lorraine Mull, MS Clinical Research Coordinator	212.342.0085	212.342.1996
Lawrence Hospital Center in Westchester, New York
Daniel G. Davis, DO Surgical Director	914.787.4000	914.787.4320
Dorothy Roedel Ferraro, MS, CS, ANP Clinical Director	914.787.4000	914.787.4320
Marypat Hughes, MS, RD, CDN	914.787.4000	914.787.4320
The Valley Hospital in Bergen County, New Jersey
Marc Bessler, MD Surgical Director	201.251.3480	201.251.3486
Daniel G. Davis, DO Surgical Director	201.251.3480	201.251.3486
Beth Schrope, MD	201.251.3480	201.251.3486
Akuezunkpa O. Ude, MD	201.251.3480	201.251.3486
Meredith C. Urban-Skuro, MS, RD, CDN	201.251.3480	201.251.3486

Weight Loss for Life is our program's guiding principle — because weight loss surgery is life-transforming. People who are able to maintain an appropriate weight enjoy longer life expectance and fewer health problems than those who are severely overweight. Our program of lifelong weight-loss maintenance, follow-up, and support is the key to Weight Loss for Life.